Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/2 oz Silver 2025 Proof
Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/2 ounce Silver 2025 Proof is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, the Year of the Buffalo 2021 and the Year of the Tiger 2022, the Year of the Rabbit 2023, and the Year of the Dragon 2024. The lunar series refers to the 12 animals that are representatives of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom and inner development. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and prone to pondering. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake falls in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
The coin was struck in Ag.9999 sterling silver, weighing 1/2 troy ounce and measuring 32.6 mm in diameter. The Perth Mint, a renowned precious metals producer, is responsible for issuing the coin. The coin is guaranteed by the Government of Australia as to the legality and origin of the metal, as well as being fully legal tender in the issuer's country. The specimen features a micro-engraved lettering security feature on the reverse side.
The obverse of the Year of the Snake coin is decorated with the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "AUSTRALIA". In addition, the obverse side features information on the face value, weight and mintage of the coin.
Rewers depict a Chinese snake. The reverse also features the Chinese character "snake", the inscription "SNAKE 2025" and the letter "P" which is the mint mark of The Perth Mint.
